Fun and entertainment Dakar

On the road to Ngor, the Vogue is also a famous address for Dakar nights! This night complex has two rooms, with an equally festive atmosphere. Until dawn, you can wiggle your hips on the dancefloor to international music, from hip-hop to electro. On Sunday evenings, a local orchestra enlivens the place with Senegalese music, for a most explosive atmosphere. It is also one of the most selective discotheques in the capital and proper dress is required. Security is ensured in a professional manner.

The French Institute enjoys a strategic location in the heart of the city and a unique setting in Dakar. Thus, its multimedia multimedia library, its green theatre, its exhibition gallery and its language centre have been able to offer the people of Dakar a rich and varied cultural offer. Throughout the year, it also programmes many quality shows and concerts. One can also stop there for a drink or lunch: the bar-restaurant is very pleasant.

What a lovely setting for the Patio Bar, with its trees in the courtyard, its restaurant and its nightclub! On the other hand, it's not easy to find a place at the bar... The stools are usually occupied by pretty night ladies waiting for the customer. Many Westerners come to dine in this exotic setting and enjoy delicious dishes from here and elsewhere. In the end, one hardly ever comes across the youth of Dakar. In the discotheque, whose entrance is right next to the bar-restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and festive.

Located in the heart of the Plateau, not far from the cathedral, the establishment is prized by the Senegalese, French and Lebanese for its delicious pastries and viennoiseries, made locally. We also stop there at lunch time to eat a homemade burger or a hearty dish of the day, suggested during the week. The house also offers delicious smoothies and cocktails made with fresh fruit. With its semi-enclosed terrace, the Elysée offers a bit of calm in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Smiling staff and efficient service.

On the Ngor road, the Magnetic Terrace is one of the many bars in this area of the capital. The most? There is an undeniable comfort to drink a drink, enjoy a varied cuisine or listen to live music, cosy sofas and warm colours. You can even privatize the Magnetic for a particular event.

In the heart of Almadies, here's another of the capital's trendy nightclubs. The youth of Dakar flock here to be seen, and the dancefloor stays busy until the early hours of the morning. Under incessant lighting effects, people dance to a variety of music styles, from R'n'B to rap and mbalax, one of the most popular in Senegal. The complex also features a restaurant serving African and European specialities. Concerts and shows are also scheduled.

Here is one of the nice places on the Plateau to have a drink with friends, at the beginning or end of the evening. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, especially on the evenings of concerts or karaoke. In addition to the bar which is conducive to meetings, the establishment has a small outdoor terrace as well as a room upstairs, with a more intimate atmosphere. You can also eat some tapas, croque-monsieur, salads, fish or grilled meats at reasonable prices. There is also a nice menu of cocktails and beers.

Day or night, the atmosphere is warm and friendly in this establishment, located in the heart of downtown Dakar. On one side, the bar-restaurant where you can enjoy traditional dishes, pizzas or paninis, all accompanied by a good Belgian beer or other. The room is also equipped with several well-maintained billiards tables for a pleasant moment with friends. On the other side, a discotheque with a festive atmosphere where expatriates and Senegalese come to end the evening. Pleasant staff and friendly bosses!

One of the places not to be missed at the Dakar parties! For more than 10 years, the whole of Dakar has been gathering here to party until the early hours of the morning to the rhythm of international music. Numerous DJs take it in turns to make the dancefloor vibrate. Theme evenings are regularly organised here, such as Sunday evening, which is reserved for Senegalese music. People come here to be seen and be seen, and the Senegalese dress up in their best clothes to come and party. Atmosphere of madness, especially on weekends.

The Casino du Port offers its customers a place for pleasure and relaxation. It offers no less than 120 slot machines, video reels, video poker, bingo and electronic roulette, has some of the most popular table games and organizes poker tournaments. As for its restaurant, Quai 19, it will stimulate your taste buds with its local and international specialties. The menu will leave you the choice between several explosions of flavours you won't regret the choice. A top-of-the-range atmosphere where you will find the gratin of Dakar.

Inaugurated in 2011, the Grand Théâtre de Dakar has since established itself as the most important theatre in West Africa. Built over six floors, this majestic edifice can accommodate up to 1,800 spectators and boasts over 200 rooms reserved for artists and technicians, including dressing rooms and rehearsal rooms. It presents a rich and varied program, with masterpieces from the African and international cultural repertoires. A great day out.

Close to the Casino shopping centre (ex-Score). Warm atmosphere, African.

This complex consists of a beautiful hotel with swimming pool, seminar rooms, a casino, restaurants and a lounge bar. The "Poseidon" restaurant offers international cuisine that combines tradition and modernity.In the restaurant "Le Jardin" you can enjoy seafood grills, salads and finger food. The lounge bar "le Blue'Art Club" offers an eclectic musical programme. The Casino has 75 slot machines, automatic roulette, and table games such as poker: make your bets!

Inaugurated in 1965 by President Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Daniel Sorano National Theatre, named after the famous Franco-Senegalese actor, is a modern theatre with an Italian-style stage that can accommodate more than 1,000 people. Throughout the year, it offers a varied program, ranging from performances by the National Ballet to concerts by more or less well-known artists. There are also plays and shows for children.